Wichita eagle., 1887-07-02
GREATER DEMAND THAN EVER. =

In speaking with member Of a lumber
company yesterday he stated that his bust
ness was much more lively than ever before
and his company had been doing business in
Wichita for number Of years. The orders
of each week I observe are greater than on
the previous. AS the season advances men
come in saying they are bound to have an
order filed Immediately or work will be
stopped, being delay not at all desirable.
The many builders seem to be working on
time and kick on prospective delays even.
'ThisI consider a good sign for the city,
he continued after catching breath that sup
piled him for some time. Building material
of all kinds being in greater demand than
ever, shows that the city is growing faster
than ever. Each large brick block going up
indicates that some enterprise of Importance
to the city is going to be started soon. The
constant demand for buildings and the cry
Of no room for carrying on business, war
rants the above assertion. The real estate
craze merging snto building and business
boom is happy thing for Wichita We
never would have had time to get boot and
shoe factories here if we had been looking
after corner snaps yet. The market house
agitation would never have met with success
if the people were rushing around after real
estate. The rush is here now just
the same as ever, but it is
expended in different direction.
Business, legitimate business, building city
is just the thing we want to see and no more
OF that hot skip and jump gambling that
hurts business and stimulates the meaner and
less respectable pursuits. Every man who
has the good of Wichita at heart; who means
to live here and do business and not skip out
after winding up big Doodle, is rejoiced at
the present showing Of the city. Never was
a city in a better condition. Never did city
descend from dubious climax more peace
fully than Wichita. Now on solid building,
business basis, growing stronger and
mightier every day and more clearly
demonstrating to the world her inn
portance and present and future
greatness. 1t is now being found out in the
that Wichita is by no means busted, but on
the contrary stronger than ever and gaining
in influence and Importance every day. The
news is now going the round. correctly and
is having a wonderful good influence in the
outside world"
with our people having time to think
and going into business again with bust
ness eye and the city increasing in natural
and real growth the average Wichitan
reachesdeeper in his pocket to bet on her and
raises high his voice whenever cheers are
called for"
Another gentleman long in the lum-
Der business in the city, was &C
costed on the building subject
and his company was experiencing a bust
ness never before enjoyed in the city. Every
morning long line Of wagons waited the
opening of the gate for loads. at reminds
me of the post Office on Sunday mornings.
We can scarcely order material and get it
here fast enough for the demand. l nnder-
stand stone and brick companies are having
a similar rush, and it is quite natural that
they should OF course consider this good
indication for the city. l mingle no selfish
ness with my opinion, but honestly believe
what l say. OF course building boom is
worth more to lumber companies that real
estate boom. While that is the case, we are
glad to see it."